Bitesize News

  • Economic outlook uncertain for this year

    Switzerland’s economic outlook remains cautious, with the KOF Swiss Economic Institute forecasting growth of around one percent in 2026,although that depends on falling oil prices.

  • Geneva bans the burkini

    Geneva’s parliament has voted to ban the burkini in public swimming pools, ending months of heated debate.

  • Birthday candles banned in Geneva schools

    In response to the fire in Crans Montana, birthday candles have been banned in Geneva’s primary schools.

  • Transit tax moves closer

    Switzerland is moving closer to introducing a transit tax for foreign vehicles crossing the country.

  • Fake Nyon officer fined

    A man in his fifties has been convicted in Vaud after impersonating a police officer in several towns, including Rolle and Nyon.

  • Heavy traffic this Easter

    Heavy traffic is expected across Switzerland over the Easter holiday period, particularly on the A2 Gotthard autoroute and the A13 San Bernardino route from March 27.

Podcasts

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    Swiss News Pod

    The daily news from Switzerland as read live on the WRS Breakfast Show

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    International Green Film Festival

    We speak to the co-director for Geneva

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    Somewhere, In Between - the new show from Theatre for a Cause

    The new show explores the theme of hope across 4 shows 20-22 March at the Théâtre des Grottes in Geneva

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    The best of Giardina

    Hester Macdonald reviews Giardina 2026, the indoor garden show in Oerlikon, Zurich—trees, trends, and pink planting.

  • Kids in Mind

    Anxiety 3

    Teach them to tolerate it

  • Listen Again

    New takeover for Geneva English School

    GES has been taken over by Inspire Group

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    The best US and UK hits to get you through the day.

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